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There Are 700K+ Credentials — and Counting. Which Ones Are ‘Quality’?

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Both reports note that most jobs available today require some education or training beyond a high school diploma, and that on average, workers who have post-secondary credentials earn more than those who don’t. Crunching Credentials Data Why expend all this effort researching credentials?

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Turning ‘Google Maps for Education’ From Metaphor to Reality

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The existing standards for this kind of data were like a Babylon of different languages, understood only in their own domain (such as medical training, human resources, K-12 or postsecondary). This data must be in a machine-readable format and interoperable to work in all apps and systems.

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The Power of Positive Climate and Culture

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Here are some ideas on how to improve climate and culture both in the classroom and school-wide. How a person feels is paramount to achievement. Often, they need to learn how to speak to one another politely and have civil discourse in a safe environment. Digital Badging. Initiating Change.

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Planning for the Total Cost of Edtech Initiatives

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Using CoSN’s blueprint for smart IT decisions as a guideline, the three superintendents explained how to align priorities, and balance choice with cost and outcomes to creative sustainable programs. The district was one of three schools recognized nationally by ISTE for its digital badge program.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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There are a variety of reasons for this: language barriers, lack of Internet access, incompatible devices, lack of training. After all, Amazon knows how to run online marketplaces; Amazon knows how to sell texts. But let’s be honest: these sites are often quite poorly designed.). Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon. You're sexist.

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